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LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS EDUCATION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
CGY444 LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION DISORDERS EDUCATION 8 3 3 3

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. NURTEN ELKİN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: It is aimed to be able to express the language and speech development characteristics of normally developing children and the language and speech characteristics of differently developing children, to distinguish the differences between them, and to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding planning and implementation of activities that enable children's language development.
Contents of the Course Unit: Basic concepts about language development, theories about language acquisition, language development according to age, factors affecting language development, language development supporting methods and approaches, language development supporting studies. Basic concepts of language and speech disorders, types of language disorders, types of speech disorders, possible causes and prevalence of speech disorders, different approaches used in the evaluation of language and speech disorders (medical and psycholinguistic approaches), characteristics of children with language and speech disorders, language and speech disorders. diagnosis and intervention approaches for disorders, counseling for families of children with language and speech disorders, case analysis

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Explains the basic concepts of language and speech disorders.
It embraces the differences between medical and psycholinguistic approaches used in the evaluation of language and speech disorders.
Explains language and related concepts.
Explains the factors affecting language development.
To support language development
Develops strategies to ensure family participation.
The child's needs and developmental level Intervention that can be used taking into account selects and implements approaches.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature review, Individual research. What is language? What is speech? Expression
2 Literature review Theories about language acquisition Discussion, Case Study.
3 Literature review, Individual research. Components of language Expression
4 Individual research. Language development by age, Language development and other development relationships between fields Lecture, Discussion
5 Literature review Factors affecting language development Expression
6 Literature review Language development supporting method and approaches Expression
7 Literature review Language development supportive studies Expression
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Individual research. With Language and Speech Disorders Related Basic Concepts, Types of Language Disorders Expression
10 Individual research. Possible language disorders causes and prevalence Lecture, Discussion, Case Study.
11 Literature review, Individual research. Language and speech disorders used in evaluation different approaches (medical and psycholinguistic approaches) Case study.
12 Literature review, Individual research. Having language and speech disorders characteristics of children Lecture, Discussion.
13 Literature review, Individual research. Language and speech disorders diagnosis and intervention process Lecture, Discussion, Case Study.
14 Literature review, Individual research. Language and speech disorders diagnosis and intervention approaches Expression
15 Literature review, Individual research. Having language and speech disorders counseling for children's families Expression
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Temizyürek, F., Erdem, İ., & Temizkan, M. (2017). Konuşma eğitimi sözlü anlatım. Pegem Atıf İndeksi.
TURAN F. F. (2018). İletişim ve Dil Bozukluğu olan Çocuklar. Aral, Gürsoy, (Ed.), Özel Gereksinimli Çocuklar ve Eğitimleri içinde, (68-83.ss.) Ankara: Hedef CS Yayıncılık
TURAN F. F. , BÜLBÜN B. (2018). İletişim, Dil ve Konuşma Bozukluklarında Değerlendirme. Bayhan, P. (Ed.), Gelişimsel Değerlendirme içinde (198-209ss.). Ankara: Hedef Yayıncılık.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explains the basic concepts related to the field and associates them with the developmental theories.
3
2
Explains the global, regional and local differences using the basic concepts of human development based on relevant developmental theories.
4
3
Defines and implements the proffesional limitations, competencies and responsibilities that can be used in the academic works and field practices.
4

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Has ability of written and verbal expression in order to collaborate with relevant people and institutions related to the field.
3
2
Describes the basic facts, principles, processes of the other disciplines related to the field and the methods used in practice, analyzes and evaluates at the undergraduate level.
4
3
Finds various solutions to individual and social problems using professional knowledge and skills and being objective.
4

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Formulates the thoughts and practices in the field.
3
2
Contributes with the ideas in works that require teamwork, discusses the ideas to bring up as a matter.
5

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Joins actively to the teamwork.
4
2
Designs and implements an entire study related to the field, analyzes and reports the findings.
4
3
Completes the responsibilities and fulfilling the duties as a team member in a joint work related to the field.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Works independently in researches and practices related to the field.
3
2
Takes active role and different responsibilities as a team member or a team leader and completes them successfully.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Displays such a performance which shows that internalizing personal development and lifelong learning is an ongoing process.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Awares of the individual, personal, social and professional responsibilities.
3

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Organizes the basic and specific topics, facts and theories related to the field, uses this knowledge in professional practice.
4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 10 2 20
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 14 1 14
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Final Exam 0 0 0
Mid-Term Exam 1 1 1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 0 0 0
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 40 0 78
Total Workload of the Course Unit 78
Workload (h) / 25.5 3,1
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 3,0